Professional culinary expert with strong track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at creating quality dishes, maintaining food safety standards, and managing inventory. Valued team player known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.
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Kevin Andres Diaz Ceballos
Adelaide,Australia
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cabo Taco Baja Grill
Kitchen Cook
12.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Boosted customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation, meeting strict deadlines during peak service hours.
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff, effectively managing multiple tasks for seamless operations.
Guzman y Gomez
Shift Leader
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring smooth daily workflows
- Maintained high standards in food quality and presentation
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations
- Trained and mentored new team members for fast-paced service
- Contributed to delivering outstanding customer satisfaction in a vibrant, fast-casual Mexican restaurant environment
Glenelg Pizza House
Pizza Chef
12.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Delivered high-quality pizzas in a high-pressure kitchen
- Organized and optimized workflows during peak hours
- Maintained cleanliness and adhered to safety standards
Fresearte
Store Owner
04.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Developed a loyal customer base with personalized assistance, attentive listening, and friendly interactions.
- Adapted store operations to meet changing market conditions and customer needs while preserving overall business stability.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment to create an inviting shopping experience.
Dominos Pizza
Pizza Maker
09.2016 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
Palata
Assistant Manager
01.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Education
Alliance CollegeAdelaide, SA
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
12-2025
University Overview
Expected Completion
Alliance CollegeAdelaide, SA
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
12.2024
University Overview
- Certificate of Achievement outstanding team member
Comfenalco Bucarmanga, COL
Technical Certificate from Gastronomy
07-2017
University Overview
Skills
- Preparing high-volume pizzas
- Maintaining quality
- Problem-solving
- Organizational abilities
- Cash handling
- Team training
- Knowledge of food hygiene
- Knowledge of safety regulations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
Cabo Taco Baja Grill
12.2024 - Current
Shift Leader
Guzman y Gomez
01.2023 - Current
Pizza Chef
Glenelg Pizza House
12.2022 - 01.2023
Store Owner
Fresearte
04.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Manager
Palata
01.2017 - 01.2018
Pizza Maker
Dominos Pizza
09.2016 - 04.2021
Alliance College
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Alliance College
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Comfenalco
Technical Certificate from Gastronomy
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